{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/asv/matthew/26","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T08:33:04.617Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ASV","book":"Matthew","bookSlug":"matthew","chapter":26,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":25,"nextChapter":27,"totalChapters":28,"totalVerses":75},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, he said unto his disciples,"},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas;"},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among people."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,"},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?"},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"For in that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,"},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"And from that time he sought opportunity to deliver him unto them. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Now on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where wilt thou that we make ready for thee to eat the passover?"},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"And the disciples did as Jesus appointed them; and they made ready the passover."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Now when even was come, he was sitting at meat with the twelve disciples;"},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, Is it I, Lord?"},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"And he answered and said, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"The Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;"},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee."},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended."},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples."},{"verseNumber":36,"text":"Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray."},{"verseNumber":37,"text":"And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled."},{"verseNumber":38,"text":"Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me."},{"verseNumber":39,"text":"And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."},{"verseNumber":40,"text":"And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?"},{"verseNumber":41,"text":"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."},{"verseNumber":42,"text":"Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done."},{"verseNumber":43,"text":"And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy."},{"verseNumber":44,"text":"And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words."},{"verseNumber":45,"text":"Then cometh he to the disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners."},{"verseNumber":46,"text":"Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me."},{"verseNumber":47,"text":"And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priest and elders of the people."},{"verseNumber":48,"text":"Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him."},{"verseNumber":49,"text":"And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him."},{"verseNumber":50,"text":"And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him."},{"verseNumber":51,"text":"And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear."},{"verseNumber":52,"text":"Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."},{"verseNumber":53,"text":"Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?"},{"verseNumber":54,"text":"How then should the scriptures be fulfilled that thus it must be?"},{"verseNumber":55,"text":"In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me not."},{"verseNumber":56,"text":"But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled."},{"verseNumber":57,"text":"And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together."},{"verseNumber":58,"text":"But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end."},{"verseNumber":59,"text":"Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;"},{"verseNumber":60,"text":"and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,"},{"verseNumber":61,"text":"and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days."},{"verseNumber":62,"text":"And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?"},{"verseNumber":63,"text":"But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God."},{"verseNumber":64,"text":"Jesus said unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven."},{"verseNumber":65,"text":"Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy:"},{"verseNumber":66,"text":"what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death."},{"verseNumber":67,"text":"Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,"},{"verseNumber":68,"text":"saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?"},{"verseNumber":69,"text":"Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilaean."},{"verseNumber":70,"text":"But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest."},{"verseNumber":71,"text":"And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid'saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth."},{"verseNumber":72,"text":"And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man."},{"verseNumber":73,"text":"And after a little while they that stood by came and said to Peter, Of a truth thou also art one of them; for thy speech maketh thee known."},{"verseNumber":74,"text":"Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew."},{"verseNumber":75,"text":"And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly."}],"citation":{"inline":"Matthew 26 (ASV)","markdown":"[Matthew 26](https://primebible.com/asv/matthew/26)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ASV. https://primebible.com/asv/matthew/26 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}